About Bethany
Hello! I’m Bethany, and I do a lot of things. One of those things is yoga. It’s been a part of my life since I was a teenager, and although I’ve tried to escape it, it’s followed me like a whiny toddler, screeching and knocking through the bathroom door, insisting I open up and listen to what it has to say…
Listening led me back to the site of my first professional yoga training, Kripalu, where I’ve been rooted since May of last year. My offerings are anchored in the Kripalu tradition, exploring themes of compassion, self-inquiry, and personal empowerment. As a trauma survivor, I understand the importance of guiding with invitational language, offering options, and keeping the class music at a volume that doesn’t overwhelm your senses.
I love sharing yoga and mindfulness tools to help people feel seen and supported on their healing journey. My philosophy? You decide how to practice—always. There's no need to cram and contort your body into shapes it doesn’t want to be, and there’s no pressure to fit in, so leave the Lululemon at home. As a teacher and facilitator, I hope to inspire authentic expression and connection to help you live a full, vibrant life—for yourself, with yourself. Why?
I think Ilon Specht said it best, “Because you’re worth it.”
If all or any of this sounds good to you, feel free to connect.
Education &Training
Certifications:
200-Hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher - Nov 2017
300-Hr Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) - March 2024
Certified Kripalu Restorative Yoga Teacher
Additional Workshops and training:
Foundational Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training with Alli Ewing
Prana Yoga for Mental Health: Mindful Yoga for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Stress with Cynthia Beers and Jeff Migdow
Yoga for Your Mood with Amy Weintraub and Deb Lubetkin
Śākta Tantra: Yoga and Hindu Goddess Traditions with Sravana Borkataky-Varma